Introduction: Why you need the right synchronization Mi Airdots
Xiaomi Mi Airdots (also known as Redmi Airdots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic) remain among the most popular headphones. TWS-But many users have problems with the first connection: the headphones are not defined by the phone, only one headphone is connected, or the sound is interrupted after a few seconds. These problems often arise from improper sequence of actions or outdated firmware.
In this article, you will find a step-by-step guide with photos to connect Mi Airdots to Android and iOS smartphones, as well as solutions to common bugs. We will look at the features of Mi Airdots (2019), Mi Airdots Pro, Redmi Airdots 2 and Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 models – the fact that they have similar connection process, there are nuances in managing and resetting settings. If you bought used headphones or they were lying without using them for a long time, be sure to read the section on reset to factory settings – this will solve 80% of problems with connection.
Before you get started, make sure your smartphone supports Bluetooth 4.2 or later (this version is required for stable Mi Airdots operation). Check this in the phone settings: Settings → About Phone → Bluetooth version. If your device is older than 2016, you may need to update the firmware.
Preparing headphones for the first connection
Before you connect Xiaomi Mi Airdots to your phone, you need to properly remove them from the case and put them in pairing mode. Many users make the mistake of trying to connect the headphones directly from the charging case — this will not work.
- Take both headphones out of the case - they should automatically turn on (blitzes a white indicator).
- Check the charge: if the indicators on the headphones flash red, they need to be charged in the case for at least 10-15 minutes.
- Synchronize the headphones amongst yourselves: put them back in the case, close the lid, then pull them out again, and they have to beep and blink alternately.
If the headphones are not synced (for example, only the right or left connects), this means that they were previously paired with another device, in which case you will need to reset your settings - read about this in the next section.
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If the headphones don't respond to the extraction from the case, check the charging contacts inside the case - they may have oxidized. Wipe them with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
Reset Xiaomi Mi Airdots to factory settings
Reset is necessary in three cases:
- The headphones were previously connected to another device and don't want to sync.
- One of the headphones does not connect or disconnects after a few seconds.
- You hear constant noise or the sound of "robotics."
To reset Mi Airdots, follow the following steps:
1. Put both earphones in the case and close the lid for 5 seconds |2. Pull out the headphones and hold the buttons on both for 15 seconds (until flashing red and white) |3. Put the headphones back in the case for 10 seconds, then remove - they are ready for a new connection.
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After reset, Xiaomi headphones will automatically go into pairing mode. If this does not happen, repeat the procedure by holding the buttons longer (up to 20 seconds). Note: on the Mi Airdots Pro and Redmi Airdots 2 models, the reset is performed similarly, but the indicators flash purple instead of red.
What to do if the reset does not work?
Connecting Xiaomi Mi Airdots to Android-smartphone
The process of connecting to Android takes no more than 1-2 minutes, if the headphones are properly prepared.
- Activate Bluetooth on your phone: Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
- Get your headphones out of the case – they should automatically turn on (white indicator).
- In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R (for the right-hand model) or Redmi Airdots_R.
- Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing.
Once you've successfully connected, you'll hear a voice message in English saying "Connected." If the headphones are connected separately (e.g., only on the right), reset as described above.
| Model headphones | Name in Bluetooth. | Features of connection |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Airdots (2019) | Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R | Only the right earphone is connected, the left one connects automatically. |
| Redmi Airdots | Redmi Airdots_R | Similar to the original Mi Airdots, but with improved stability |
| Mi Airdots Pro | Mi True Wireless EBs Pro_R | Supports AAC for better sound on iPhone |
| Redmi Airdots 2 | Redmi Airdots 2_R | Quick connection via Mi Pop-up (on Xiaomi smartphones) |
On Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones, when you first connect, a Mi Pop-up pop-up will appear with a suggestion to install the Mi Earphones branded application. Its installation is not mandatory, but it is recommended for setting up the equalizer and updating the firmware.
Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of work
While Xiaomi Mi Airdots are optimized for Android, they work well with the iPhone, but there are a few nuances:
- 🔊 No support. AAC default (except Mi Airdots Pro), so the sound may be worse than on Android.
- 📱 There is no charge indicator in the status bar of iOS (you will have to check the charge through the case).
- 🔋 Fast shutdown at low charge – iOS more aggressively breaks the connection if the charge level of the headphones is below 10%.
To connect Mi Airdots to the iPhone:
- Open Settings → Bluetooth.
- Get your headphones out of the case and wait for the Mi True Wireless EBs to come out. Basic_R list.
- Click on the name and confirm the connection.
If the headphones are not determined, try:
- 🔄 Reboot the iPhone.
- 🔋 Charge headphones up to 50% and try again.
- 📱 Forget the device in Bluetooth settings and connect again.
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On iPhone, the sound in Mi Airdots can be quieter than on Android due to the limitations of Bluetooth codecs. To improve the volume, turn on the "volume leveling" option in your iPhone settings (Settings → Music).
Common Problems and Their Solutions
Even after a successful connection, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Only one headphone is connected. | The headphones are not synchronized with each other. | Reset the headphones (see section above) and connect again |
| The sound is interrupted or "robotized." | Interference from other Bluetooth devices or weak signal | Disable other Bluetooth gadgets, reconnect the headphones |
| Headphones are discharged quickly | Outdated firmware or high volume | Update the firmware through the Mi Earphones app |
| The microphone is not working during calls. | Mi Airdots not selected as a phone caller on Android | In Bluetooth settings, select Use for calls |
If Xiaomi Mi Airdots headphones are plugged in, but the sound is only in one of them, check the audio balance in the phone settings: Settings → Special Features → Audio Balance (on Android) or Settings → Universal Access → Audiovisual Content → Monoaudio Balance (on iOS).
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If the headphones began to hold the charge worse, try to "accelerate" the battery: completely discharge them before turning off, then charge them in the case for 2-3 hours without a break. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times.
Update of firmware and additional settings
The Mi Earphones app (available for Android) allows you to:
- 🎛️ Set up the equalizer (bass, high frequencies).
- 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones (solves connection and sound problems).
- 📊 View the charge level of the case and headphones.
- 🎧 Customize touch control (double touch for playback/pause).
To update the firmware:
- Install the Mi Earphones app from Google Play.
- Put the headphones on the phone.
- Open the application and go to the Firmware Update section.
- If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the headphones!).
On models Mi Airdots Pro and Redmi Airdots 2 through the application you can turn on Game Mode, which reduces the sound latency to 80 ms – this is important for games and watching videos.